Museum of Wine-Making Khovrenko, Uzbekistán
Samarkand, known for its historical landmarks, may also surprise with its museums, with the Museum of Winemaking holding a special place among them. Its history is closely connected with the Winery named after Khovrenko, which is over 150 years old.
With the Russian Empire’s invasion into the territory of Central Asia, armies of traders and entrepreneurs who were ready to learn all the riches of this land flooded the major cities. Samarkand was growing an excellent variety of grapes, famous for a high content of sugar – 25 percent compared to the world’s average of 16 percent.
The Russian winemaker and businessman D.M. Filatov, who arrived there, opened the first winery in Uzbekistan. For 15 years of operation he led the business to the world level, and when the cultivated wine variety “Biishty” won a gold medal at an international exhibition of wines and brandies in Paris, collectors from all over the world began arriving in Samarkand for this awesome wine.
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